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J494 TBO

1991 BMW 735

White Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,076 mi
Last recorded163,076 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2005
Typical for 1991 BMW 735137,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ494 TBO
MakeBMW
Model735
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2005 163,076 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 735?

Based on 51,279 MOT tests across 5,701 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
4,383
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
5,701
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,292
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,707
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,582
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,237
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J494 TBO is a 1991 BMW 735 in White with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 BMW 735 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 137,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 735 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,292 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J494 TBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 735 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this BMW 735 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J494 TBO registered?

J494 TBO is a 1991 BMW 735, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J494 TBO safe to buy?

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